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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk …
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… Petting zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download … Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 … on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, … in order to minimize the health risks to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be … the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health …
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… Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child … routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your … provider prior to your visit. For a full list of ways to reduce your child’s discomfort during immunization, …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download … is available Replace each auto-injector before the expiry date Consider having residents with food allergy wear … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download … common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … reason they all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used in your …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a … concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … head Avoiding activities needing distance vision Difficulty finding or picking up small objects Trouble focusing or …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68b Nutrition … is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high …
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… Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items …
